Scientists unlock potential to yield “diet” fruit
A new study has demystified sugar distribution in plants, paving the way to create low sugar or ‘diet’ fruits. Read more
Research Group Medical Physics
Our Aims
Cancer is often treated with radiation. We aim to improve the accuracy of current cancer diagnosis, therapy planning, delivery techniques, and accuracy of delivery. Research in this area is conducted by multidisciplinary experts in various sites using innovative methods and technologies. The application of physics and mathematics to healthcare has and continues to make a major impact on human health. Medical physics is a rapidly changing and growing field where innovation and research can have an immediate application to patients and improved treatment outcomes.
We build capacity by fostering emerging researchers through higher research degrees, with co-supervision from Medical Physicists, Radiation Oncologists and Academic supervisors.
Research
We are world-leaders in the application of imaging devices to the dosimetric measurement and performance assessment of complex radiation deliveries including development of real-time patient treatment verification systems. Other research areas are the application of magnetic resonance imaging including functional scanning and synthetic CT to improving radiation therapy planning. A wide variety of projects in other areas are also supported.
Collaboration
The Medical Physics Group is a member of the Centre for Cancer Research Innovation and Translation and the Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA). Most members are based at the Calvary Mater Newcastle, Central Coast Cancer Centre and North West Cancer Centre.
Opportunities
We welcome enquiries from potential students or postdoctoral researchers.
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Conjoint Professor Peter Greer
Muscling RNA polymerase off the DNA
Researchers elucidate a unique molecular mechanism for efficient gene expression in pathogenic bacteria Read more
University of Newcastle author wins major literary award
Professor Sarah Wright, a human geographer from the University of Newcastle is part of a collective of women who were… Read more
A graduation like no other
There is light at the end of the tunnel for 550 students who will celebrate the culmination of their studies… Read more
The invisible hitchhikers alerting scientists to changes in the East Australian Ocean
For the first time, tiny marine organisms – known as microbes – have been recorded riding the iconic East Australian… Read more
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